Prepare against Sigurdur P. Steindorsson
Iceland · World #6,976 classical · FIDE ID 2301229
Our database contains 138 games by Sigurdur P. Steindorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sigurdur P. Steindorsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurdur P. Steindorsson before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,225 | 2,247 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,256 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,240 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 49 | 37 | 52 | 35.5% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 69 | 25 | 16 | 28 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurdur P. Steindorsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurdur P. Steindorsson's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Steindorsson usually continues Nc3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Steindorsson usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Steindorsson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 80.6% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 19.4% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Sigurdur P. Steindorsson's chess games
All 138 games by Sigurdur P. Steindorsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 49 wins, 37 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,527 | 21st Reykjavik Open | A19 |
| Apr 2000 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,491 | 19th Reykjavik Open | E35 |
| Nov 2004 | John Paul Wallace | 2,410 | chT-ISL 0405 | E12 |
| Jul 2000 | Gergely Antal | 2,405 | 1st chT-EU U18 | B90 |
| Jan 2000 | Robert Lagerman | 2,356 | Reykjavik City-ch | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,220 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-ISL | 2005 | 11 | 2 | 2,072 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,167 |
| 1st Selfoss Milk Challengers | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,182 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,319 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,232 |
| 19th Reykjavik Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurdur P. Steindorsson's chess games?
138 games by Sigurdur P. Steindorsson, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sigurdur P. Steindorsson has played.
What does Sigurdur P. Steindorsson play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Sigurdur P. Steindorsson opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurdur P. Steindorsson answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sigurdur P. Steindorsson play as White?
As White, Sigurdur P. Steindorsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurdur P. Steindorsson play as Black?
As Black, Sigurdur P. Steindorsson most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Sigurdur P. Steindorsson's FIDE rating?
Sigurdur P. Steindorsson is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Sigurdur P. Steindorsson played?
Our database contains 138 games by Sigurdur P. Steindorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 37 draws, 52 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurdur P. Steindorsson?
138 games by Sigurdur P. Steindorsson reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.